Original
01/07/2009 - 07/01/2009 Finished
Fighting Spirit: New Challenger (Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger)
Also known as: はじめの一歩 新シリーズ
Japanese Featherweight Champion Ippo Makunouchi has successfully defended and retained his title. Meanwhile, his rival, Ichirou Miyata, has resurfaced in Japan, aiming for his own Featherweight belt in the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation. When the rest of the world comes knocking, however, will Japan's best fighters rise to the challenge and achieve glory at the top? Or will the small island nation be crushed under the weight of greater entities? This time, champions will become challengers issuing a call to the rest of the world and ready to show off their fighting spirit!
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger has no filler episodes: all 26 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Step01/07/2009 | 01/07/2009 | Canon |
| 2 | Bloody Cross01/14/2009 | 01/14/2009 | Canon |
| 3 | To the Promised Place01/21/2009 | 01/21/2009 | Canon |
| 4 | Movement Towards the World01/28/2009 | 01/28/2009 | Canon |
| 5 | World Class Strength02/04/2009 | 02/04/2009 | Canon |
| 6 | A Figure to Chase After02/11/2009 | 02/11/2009 | Canon |
| 7 | The Advent of the Devil02/18/2009 | 02/18/2009 | Canon |
| 8 | Spirit for One Last Attack02/25/2009 | 02/25/2009 | Canon |
| 9 | Qualifying for Succession03/04/2009 | 03/04/2009 | Canon |
| 10 | Cannon Fodder03/11/2009 | 03/11/2009 | Canon |
| 11 | Ippo vs Hammer Nao03/18/2009 | 03/18/2009 | Canon |
| 12 | What It Means to Be a Pro03/25/2009 | 03/25/2009 | Canon |
| 13 | Ippo on the Beach 204/01/2009 | 04/01/2009 | Canon |
| 14 | Two Sparring04/08/2009 | 04/08/2009 | Canon |
| 15 | Itagaki's Debut Match!04/15/2009 | 04/15/2009 | Canon |
| 16 | The 2 Hawks04/22/2009 | 04/22/2009 | Canon |
| 17 | Wild Child04/29/2009 | 04/29/2009 | Canon |
| 18 | Extreme Weight Control05/06/2009 | 05/06/2009 | Canon |
| 19 | Explosive Confrontation05/13/2009 | 05/13/2009 | Canon |
| 20 | World Jr. Middle Weight Title Match05/20/2009 | 05/20/2009 | Canon |
| 21 | The Battle of the Hawks!05/27/2009 | 05/27/2009 | Canon |
| 22 | Brawl06/03/2009 | 06/03/2009 | Canon |
| 23 | Supporting Hand06/10/2009 | 06/10/2009 | Canon |
| 24 | The King06/17/2009 | 06/17/2009 | Canon |
| 25 | My Bronze Statue, Please06/24/2009 | 06/24/2009 | Canon |
| 26 | New Challenger07/01/2009 | 07/01/2009 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger have?
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger and Hajime no Ippo: Rising. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger have?
This page covers 26 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 51 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger?
It is recommended to watch Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger a complete anime?
Yes, Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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